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To hear the latest about worms and viruses, software
vulnerabilities and Internet security, there's a new Web site
to visit. The National Cyber Alert System is being run by the
US-CERT (U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team), part of the
Department of Homeland Security. This project is a public and
private collaboration; entrepreneurs can sign up for free e-mail
about emerging computer threats.

There's also information about dealing with warnings and
alerts, and how-to details for securing systems. Visit www.us-cert.gov/cas to see the lists available for
sign-ups. Some are technically dense for advanced users; others
focus on the basics. This isn't a cure-all for computer
security woes, but it's a good resource for business owners to
get timely information.

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Research

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